What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Centra Medical Group?
The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services within a multidisciplinary team. This role involves working with individuals who are receiving behavioral health services in one or more of the following Programs: Residential, Outpatient, and Inpatient mental health and/or substance abuse and dependence treatment settings to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans that address behavioral health needs. The MHP will also provide individual and group support, crisis intervention, and support for clients and their families, fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and well-being.
The expertise of the MHP will contribute to creating a safe and therapeutic environment that fosters mental and emotional well-being. In addition, MHP’s may serve as a preceptor to student interns and staff, ensuring that therapeutic programming is effectively implemented.
Key responsibilities include completing biopsychosocial assessments and assisting in the development of individualized treatment plans, with each plan evidencing final review through a dated signature of an LMHP. You will also debrief patients and staff following any safety events or Code Atlas incidents, ensuring clear communication with the treatment team regarding major incidents such as elopements, therapeutic holds, injuries, or seclusions.
Other duties may be assigned or requested, and job specifications can be modified or updated as needed. Your contributions are essential to the well-being of our clients and the effectiveness of our treatment programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Required Education: Master’s Degree in Human Services: Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or another related field.
- Required Certifications and Licensures: CPI/BLS
- Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Management) certification within thirty (30) days of being hired into this role.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting, with direct experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in residential, inpatient, or emergency behavioral healthcare settings is a plus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assist in conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' mental health and substance use disorders.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
- Provide individual, group, and family supportive interventions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Facilitate psychoeducational workshops and support groups to enhance client coping strategies and resilience.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as indicated by the treatment team to ensure necessary to ensure effective interventions.
- Conduct crisis intervention as needed and ensure appropriate referrals to higher levels of care when required.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and case managers, to provide holistic care.
- Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in mental health care.
- Uphold ethical standards and ensure confidentiality in all client interactions.
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
